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Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
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La Rochelle
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Walking Tour
Access nor Entry to the Towers
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Chaîne
We will meet beside the anchor in Place de la Chaîne, just in front of Tour de la Chaîne.
Return
La Rochelle Town Hall
Discover La Rochelle: Discovery Walking Tour of La Rochelle
(240) Reviews
La Rochelle
About
Walking tour of La Rochelle in English.
Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food and Drink specialties of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Walking Tour
Access nor Entry to the Towers
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Chaîne
We will meet beside the anchor in Place de la Chaîne, just in front of Tour de la Chaîne.
Return
La Rochelle Town Hall
Itinerary
1
Towers of La Rochelle
We start outside the Chain Tower, stop outside the Lantern Tower and finish the tour beside the Saint Nicholas Tower
10 minutes
2
Vieux Port
We begin and end beside the old port and pass by it several times on our tour
10 minutes
3
Porte des Deux Moulins
We pass through the Porte des Deux Moulins en route from the Lantern Tower to the Fort des Dames
4
Plage de la Concurrence
We stop beside the Plage de la Concurrence and talk a bit about the western side of La Rochelle including the new port and the role of La Rochelle in the World War 2
10 minutes
5
Porte de la Grosse-Horloge
We stop outside the Gross Horloge and talk about the old city of La Rochelle including the original city walls and trade during this time.
10 minutes
6
Statue Admiral Duperre
We pass by the statue of this famous french war hero.
7
Hotel de Ville
We stop and discuss the role the oldest working town hall in France has had in the development of La Rochelle
10 minutes
8
Place de verdun
We stop outside the cathedral and talk about the origins of La Rochelle
5 minutes
9
Marche Central De La Rochelle
We talk about the development of commerce in La Rochelle and some of the key food and drink specialities of the region.
10 minutes
10
Parc Charruyer
We pass through the park en route back from the western part of La Rochelle to the town centre.
11
Rue Sur-les-Murs
We walk along the only surviving part of the walls of La Rochelle.
12
Cathedrale St-Louis (La)
We pass by the famous land mark of La Rochelle
13
Quartier Saint Nicolas
We walk through this bohemian neighbourhood discovering some of its unique boutiques and bars along the way.
14
Eglise St-Sauveur
We stop outside the famous relic of La Rochelle and great example of the effect of the iconoclastic wars.
5 minutes
15
Quartier du Gabut
We pass through here towards the end of our tour and see if there is anything interesting happening at the famous Guingette!
16
Phare du quai Valin
We stop at this lighthouse and discuss the importance the two lighthouses had on maritime navigation in La Rochelle.